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Use claims in the Andean Community

The Colombian Patent Office denied to grant a patent on an application filed by Pfizer Inc directed to a product known as "Viagra" , whose chemical name is pyrazolepyrimidone. The reason for this decision was that the application was trying to protect a new use of a known product. About the same time, the Peruvian Patent Office granted a patent to a corresponding patent application for the same subject matter.

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 2000

Pre launch patent searches: are they necessary?

Pre-launch patent searches can be costly and time-consuming. Andrew Inglis and Michael Molineaux examine whether they are really necessary in the UK, and compare the situation with other jurisdictions

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 2000

Internet

MP3.com receives Universal condemnation

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 2000

Prior art in the Andean Community

The conditions for obtaining a patent registration in any country of the Andean Community are: novelty (not in the state of the art), inventive level (non-obviousness) and industrial application. Article 2 of Andean Decision 344 (enforceable in Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia) sets out the conditions for novelty which have given rise to discussions in view of the lack of clarity of its writing.

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 2000

News Focus - The New Priceline

Jay Walker, already godfather to one of the most famous patents ever, could be on the verge of further controversy. The founder of Priceline.com has been testing a new business method which could dramatically increase the profits of fast-food restaurants. James Nurton reports

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 2000

Mixed reception for US-Vietnam pact

The signing of the US-Vietnam trade agreement on July 13 has been met with more than a little scepticism by industry observers and local IP practitioners.

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2000

New domains threaten confusion

On Sunday July 16, in Yokahama, Japan, the most significant event since the creation of the internet domain name system was played out. As a finale, the main protagonist, the International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, agreed to extend the number of top-level domain names (TLDs).

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2000

A glimpse of the future

Richard Taylor examines the European Commission's proposals for a Community patent, and offers predictions as to what the future holds for patenting and IP regulation in Europe

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2000

Twelve good men and true

The jury trial is one of the most challenging aspects of the US patent system for overseas users. James W Gould reveals the key issues litigants need to address when choosing between jury and bench trials

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2000

Changes to the Finnish Patent Law

The Finnish Patent Law was amended on 15 July 2000. The law specifies the principles of patentability, definition of the invention and the scope of the patent in accordance with the EU biotechnology directive. Principally the Finnish patent practice has been in accordance with the directive for some time.

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2000

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